Niseko weather in August (Hokkaido, Japan)

Planning a trip to Niseko in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Niseko generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 17°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Niseko in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niseko climate page with graphs.

 

Niseko, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 181 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 172 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in August

Find out more about the weather in Japan in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Niseko in August?

For visitors traveling to Niseko, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

6/10

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